American Blues Theater marks its return to live, in-person theater with its 20th annual production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, from Frank Capra’s film. The production will run through Friday, Dec. 31, at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.
Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside directs, with musical direction by ensemble member Michael Mahler.
The cast of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! includes Audrey Billings (Mary Bailey), Manny Buckley (Joseph), Dara Cameron (Violet), Yuchi Chiu (Harry), Brandon Dalquist (George Bailey), Shawn J. Goudie (Foley), Michael Mahler (Announcer/Pianist), John Mohrlein (Clarence/Mr. Potter), Joe Dempsey (understudy Clarence/Mr. Potter) and Whiteside (Mary Bailey on Dec. 29 and 31).
Tickets are $25-$65 each; visit http://www.americanbluestheater.com or call 773-871-3000.